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Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-20
The Solid Growth.

The statistics bearing upon Omaha's
growth during the year ending next
January, will furnish food and thought
ness-manufacturing and mercan
tile-Omaha has kept we'll apace with
the times. Indeed, she has bounded
farther in advance this year than was
supposed to be possible--even by those
who predicted the greatest things for
Nebraska's metropolis.
While real estate values have not
been inflated to bursting point,
as has been the case in
so many western towns, Omaha's
market has been governed on commercial
values alone, and the result to-day is an
upward tendency. The boom bubble
bursted at the right time, and the con-
sequence has been an even, uninter-
rupted, solid growth.
The carly spring promises to witness
another advance in real estate, because
Omaha will have largely increased
population, which means correspond
ingly increased trade.
The laboring man comes to Omaha
because here he finds ample employ
ment Public work and individual i'm
provements for years to come will give
labor, at good wages, to many thousand
artisans. The capitalist places
his money in Omaha real estate
and magnificent buildings, because he
knows that here, without question, his
| returns will be sufficient and the in
crease ample for his demands. The
business man embarks in Omaha be-
cause the people are already here, the
city is the gateway to great and yet
undeveloped territory, that few years
| will transform into the homes of in
creased thousands. He comes where
business is, and where he can find busi-
ness to do.
| There are bright things in the
future for Omaha, and her shrewd and
sagacious public-spirited citizens are
causing them to materialize in most
gratifying manner.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-20

had been robbed by the paying teller to
the amount of 100000, all OF which
had been lost in speculation.
The sums making this amount
were taken at various times covering
period OF about IA year. The case on
trial was against the broker who ham
died this money, and who was charged
with completely. In the course of the
examination Of the teller, he was asked
whether the funds of the bank were ex-
amined during the period covered by
his defalcations. and replied that an ex-
animation was made at time when he
was $50, 900 short. "Well?" queried the
attorney. filed lot of money bags
with silver" said the witness, land
marked them as though they contained
gold. They took my word that each
contained 5000 in gold" In reply to
the question whether any other exam
ination was made, the witness said there
was, but at time when his shortage
was not so large and he easily covered
it up.
1t would perhaps not be just
to the majority of bank exami-
ners to suppose they could be as easily
deceived as was the examiner who ac-
cepted the statement of the defaulting
teller regarding the bags Of silver.
Very likely most of them would have
examined the packages, which would
have required very little time and
labor. But while this may be regarded
ac an nyco,tiopol ipotopca of loy Man.
formance of duty on the part of bank
examiner, it helps quite forcibly, in
connection with other facts, to show
that carelessness and a disregard of the
plain requirements of the law are
faults far too general with these Off
cials, and that unless this service can be
made more thorough and efficient it
might as we'll be abandoned. Exam
iners who do not examine are not merely
useless, they are positive in
jury, wronging both the con-
tiding public and the stockholders of
| the banks. In the case of the Cleveland
| bank, had the examiner opened but a
single bag of the silver and exposed the
deception the thieving career of the
teller would have been stopped at once
and the siXty-fve thousand dollars sub
| sequently taken from the institution
saved. His report that he found every
thing correct confirmed the confidence
of all concerned, and of course made the
way of the embezzler more easy there
after. In the cases of the Cincinnati
/! st. Louis, and other banks that have
failed by reason of the rascality OF
managing officials, it is not questionable
that had thorough examination
been made of their condition they
would not have been wrecked.
But the statements OF the cor
rupt officials were accepted as sufficient
and in every case that this was done the
law was violated. The public and the
banks are alike deeply interested in
this question Of careful and thorough
examinations, and there should be an
urgent demand made upon congress for
whatever additional Legislation may be
necessary to secure it.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-20

FRANCE is confronted by another
ministerial crisis. A defeat of the
government in the chamber Of deputies
yesterday brought from the prime minis
ter an immediate announcement of the
resignation of the cabinet, and the
event that some had hoped and fought
for and others feared was consummated.
In the present condition of affairs in
France this is n circumstance Of the
most serious significance. The situa-
tion is variously complicated, and in the
effort to settle existing difficulties,
satisfy conflicting elements, and put the
machinery of government again in
smooth running orderalmost any change
Is possible. Republicanism in France is
likely to be again put to severe test,
and tho outcome Of the present crisis
will be awaited with anxiety by the
civilized world.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-20
A Kansas City Road Mortgaged.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Nov 10 Special Tele'
gram to the BEE IA mortgage was filed in
the recorders Office this morning by the Kan
sas City e. Sabine Pass railroad, to the
Union Trust company, Of New York, for
S24s, 800. This mortgage was given to secure
2,Si5 bonds at a par value of $1,000 each,
held by the Trust company The mortgage
was signed by Harrison M. James, president
of the Kansas City & Sabine Pass railroad
and attestcd by Austin Kerr, the secretary;
The Union Trust company was represented
in the attcstaton by Edward Nj. King,
president. The mortgage covers all tho
properties of the railroad and contains
clause which allows the mortgages to take
control of the road as trustee II on exami-
nation they deem that the road is not being
managed properly
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-20
National w, IT. U.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov, l9.-ln the w. G.
I. U. convention to-day Mrs. Sunstall, presi-
dent of the Indian territory w. G. Il. IT,,
spoke eloquently of the condition of the ter
ritory regarding temperance, and how liquor
is smuggled in in egg shells, sacks of -four,
sold as kerosene oil, and every possible way.
The Indian women all favor temperance and
suffrage. The convention adopted "a syllabns
of the matter and manner of scientific tenn
perance instruction in the public schools.
Resolutions We're also passed declaring the
purpose of the National w. G.. II. u. to en-
dorse "peace' as presented by the secretary
of the London peace society, and declaring
against internal revenue. Much satisfaction
is expressed at the reelection Of Miss vii,
lard, as president, las well as the reelection OF
all the members of the old board.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-20

TIE Jealous organs of Denver fly into
a rage because the enterprising people
Of Omaha propose to bid with cash for
the national republican convention of
1883. The Republican declares that the
effort is silly; that the convention twill
be held in some city; no Missouri mud
hole will get it," This is the hollow
cry Of the consumptive graveyard and
pulmonary potter's field of the nation.
With thirty miles of paved streets,
ample hotel accommodations, and II con-
venient hall capable of seating ten
thousand persons. Omaha is able to en-
tertain the grand old party and plant
Denver in a suburb without straining
her hospitality.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-20
POLITICAL POINTS.

The Gresham presidential boom has been
started.
Don Cameron insists that Allison will be
the second choice of the Blaine men.
The election in New Jersey was more than
a republican victory. 1t was small revolu-
ton.
Speaker Carlisle thinks the results in
New York and Virginia settle the question
of Clevelands denomination and reelection.
Speaker Carlisle has received very warm,
urgent invitation to visit Georgia and make a
tariff reform speech before congress shall re-
assemble. -
Notwithstanding the large plurality of the
democrats of New York on their state ticket
the republicans still controllthe Legislature of
that state.
Those who think that Blaine has been dis
posed of as presidential candidate ignore
two things. One of them is Blaine and the
other is Blaine's party.
Ex-Governor Watts and H. G. Tompkns
both of Montgomery, are candidates for the
seat of Senator Morgan, of Alabama, in the
United States senate.
The finger Of fate seems to point toward
John Sherman at this moment. If the wind
doesn't change he is in danger of succeeding
Grover Cleveland in 1888.
Colonel A. X. Mcclure says the result of
the New York election ends all question of
President Clevelands denomination, If it
does not settle the election of 1888.
1t is said in Washington that the result Of
the recent elections has been to bring Judge
Gresham, of Indiana, prominently forward
,a,,uh1irop candidate for.
dency.
The Atlanta National (rep.) has q pro-
gramme for 1888, which included a "stump-
ing''tour through the southern states by Gov
ernor Foraker for Robert T. Lincoln for
president.
Foraker denies that he has any aspira-
tions for presidency and declares that he
is for Sherman, whose nomination by the re-
publcans he thinks is plainly indicated by
the recent elections.
This is the opinion of President Brown, of
Highland university, Kansas, of John p. st.
| John: "He is probably the most despised
man in Kansas to-day, especially by prohibi-
tionists, who regard him as demagogue."
The resnlt of the Virginia election-the
supplanting of Riddleberger in the United
States senate by a demOcrat-calls out from
the Boston Advertiser (Rep) only the re
mark: "Viewing the exchange, the republi
cans Of the state and country will have nc
| regrets"
The Philadelphia American (rep) thinks
that the struggle will be useless" in New
York next year unless the republican candi-
date has 'all of these points in his favor
''He must be strong and fit, and he must re
| pei no republican or Independent support"
The Milwaukee Sentinel (rep) thinks that
the prospect of regaining New York, does
not seem by any means hopeless ''if the re
publicans act wisely, and nominate candi
dates who are not identified with any of the
| factional quarrels of the past"
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-20
A Striking Instance.

Some days ago we spoke Of the want
of care and thoroughness in the system
of bank examinations, as shown by facts
developed in the cases of bank failures
resulting from the crookedness Of the
officials of such institutions, remarking
that it was too generally the practice of
examiners to accept the statements of
bank officers instead of carefully in
vestigating every detail as the law re-
quires. A striking instance in support
Of our statement, just discovered in a
trial before the United States court at
Cleveland, O., is worthy Of being noted.
In June, 1884, 1t was discovered tina,
one Of the national banks Of Cleveland
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-20
SHOT IN THE LEG.
Serious Result of an Old Feud Be.
tween Two Young Men.

A few minutes before II o'clock last night
the police patrol wagon was called to the
drug store of Kuhn g. Co., corner of Fif-
teenth and Douglas streets, where lay John
Donohue, aged eighteen years, better known
to the patrons of Gaynors dances by the
title of kid" with bullet in his left leg
The kid" physically is not of robust ma
ture, but his bump of pugnacity is apparently
uncomfortable when his particular fances are
not abided with. 'Kid" waltzed and quad
rilled with the feminine attendants at Gay
nor's Saturday night, week ago. and during
the course of the evening he became enraged
with male dancer over some imaginary in
suit to a fair aumirer of his. The usual
words and blows that ensue in dis
putes of this description were in
dulged in and the sKid' was
badly worsted. Bruised and crestfallen,
he went to his home swearing vengeance
upon his assailant, and publicly announced
among his friends that at the dance last
night he wonld be in better shape to get even
with his man, who, from all indications and
results had heard of the 'kid's" intentions
and came well prepared for any emergency
that might arise.
Early in the evening when the gay dancers
were enjoying themselves at their best, a
young man, who is known to the frequenters
OF Gaynor's by the name of Piper, supposed
by occupation carpenter, impaired con-
fdentially to several male acQuaintances that
he had heard that the "kid" intended him
violence and that he had come prepared, at
the same time displaying IA revolver.
About II o'clock the hostile meeting of the
previous Saturday night was renewed and
the skid" invited Piper outside The chal-
lenge was quickly accepted, and the two
principals, followed by sympathizers in the
hall who had received an ink
adjourned to- to the s'e"DsI alley in the
rear of the postoflice The "kd" was in ad-
vance, and it is stated that Piper, who fol-
lowed, drew from his pocket the pistol and
struck him stunning blow with the butt
behind the left ear, and then fired. Upon the
report of the pistol everybody scampered off,
among them Piper, who dropped the revol-
YER on the pavement, and the "kid." The
latter, after running some distance fell, and
cried out in pain, "Boys, my leg is broke"
Those who remained behind went to the as
sistance of the wounded young man, picked
him up and conveyed him to the drug store.
DIR. Jones was summoned, and upon examna-
tion discovered that the ball had
entered and lodged in the calf
of the left leg. From the drug store the in
jured man was conveyed to the central police
station, where DR.. Jones succeeded in ex-
Treating the bullet, which was tlattcned
from coming in contact with several bones
which were badly shattered. At late hour
Donahue was resting quietly, and no serious
results were anticipated
Up to 2 O'Clock this morning Piper had not
been arrested, though detectives were on his
track
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-20

THE failure of Roscoe Conllling, in
arguing the Virginia case before the
supreme court of the United States to
crafty the state sovereignty views of
his clients and democrats generally, was
very great disappointment to them,
and the distinguished lawyer has suf-
fered great decline in their regard.
There is no man who could better stand
this than Mr.. Conkling, particularly
when the fact that induces it must con-
firm and strengthen the respect OF all
who regard him as thoroughly honest
and straightforward man. He accepted
the case of Virginia as lawyer and as
a lawyer he presented it to the court.
There is no charge that any point was
omitted or inadequately shown which
it was necessary the court should
know in order to have a full under
standing of the case of his clients.
He was not called upon TO dis
cuss the question OF state soyer-
eighty, but if it be granted that he
might have properly done so 1T will be
obvious to every fair-minded man that
there was greater propriety in leaving
the issue of federal and state rights in
yolved to be passed upon by the court
without advice or suggestion from the
counsel. 1t was sufficient TO clearly set
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-20
THE packing business at South ON aha

THE packing business at South ON aha
Is assuming wonderful proportions. And
ns the packing houses increase in num-
Der and capacity, so the town expands
in trade and in population. The late
real estate excitement there, when busi-
ness and residence lots advanced to a
price beyond the expectation of the
most sanguine citizen, was not mere
speculators' boom. The reason OF the
great advance is logical and well
founded. The marvellous transforma-
tion wrought in South Omaha dur
ing the past twelve months an
swers all questions concerning the
towns future. Being part OF
our city, Omaha, of course, finds reason
to rejoice. when she views the growth
Of her lively suburb. From the fact
that many Omaha business firms have
established branch houses at South
Omaha, that town, In turn, rejoices in
the upbuilding Of Omaha. With no riv-
airy or Jealousy existing, or ever to
exist, South Omaha's foundation is we'll
aid, and her future is most promising.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-20
RECKLESS DRIVING.
1t Results in Perhaps Fatal Injuries
and an Arrest.

While Henry McKeben a young fellow
from Council Bluffs was driving recklessly
down Jones street yesterday afternoon, he
knocked down and ran over an old man
named Hamblin Barnes, on the crossing OF
Jones and Thirteenth streets. McKeben did
not slack his speed, but laying whip to his
horses hurried precipitately from the scene.
When Barnes was picked up it was dscov,
cred that he was badly hurt, having sustained
n broken arm and a couple of fractured ribs,
and il is feared that he has sustained internal
injuries that may prove fatal. Atprescnt he
is lying in a critical condition at his home, 6l5
Pacific street A warrant was issued for the
arrest Of McKeben, and he was taken lito
custody bv Officer Turnbull just as he was
about TO leave for Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-20

forth the facts, and this Mr.. Conkling
did, but the state rights people were
looking for ten thousand dollar argu-
ment in support OF; their doctrine, and
not getting this they are deeply disap-
pointed and deplore the expenditure.
1t costs money to SECURE the services of
Roscoe Conkling, ana he renders them
in his own way, very generally with
effect. We doubt If there is money
enough in Virginia to induce him to do
violence to his convictions and stultify
his record, which as to the question of
state Sovereignty ought to be well and
generally known.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-20
DIR. Richmond Fears Revenge.

TUsCoLA, ILL.,, Nov. ia newspaper COR
respondent to-day visited the home of Colonel
Alex Bragg, about seven miles northeast Of
this city. MIR. Bragg is the step-father OF
DIR. Samuel A. Richmond of st. Joseph, Mo,
who escaped from the insane asylum at that
place on Tuesday night. The doctor appears
perfectly rational and among other things
said that the Missouri authorities had no
legal right to take him back to that state,
and, so far as he was concerned, he had sew.
cred all connection with st. Joseph and its
people forever. Since his assassination OF
James w. Strong, editor of the st. Joseph
Herald, and his attempt on the lives OF three
other prominent business men of that city
over year ago, Richmond has feared re-
vcnge at the hands of Strong's friends. DIR.
Richmond will remain here for the winter.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-20
Drunk and ON the Shoot.

C. F.. Woolwne, who lives on the corner OF
Twcnty-ffth and Leavcnworth streets, came
home drunk last evening, and as he was
acting outragcousy he was refused admis-
sion to his brothers apartments, in another
part Of the same house. Thereupon Wool
wine drew his revolver and fred through the
door, narrowly missing his brothers wife
who stood on the outside close TO the door.
The affair reached the ears of Officers Mo
Carly and Hinchcy, and they took the mur-
dcrously inclined Woolwino into custody. g.
Il. Brogan, u drunken half brother, who was
with him at the time, was also placed under
arrest,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-20
Oh! Happy Children Here Behold.

Margaret EDtinge in Vide AWdke.
Oh! happy children, here behold
One who is poor, and weak, and old,
With not the smallest scrap of meat,
Or aught but crusts of bread to eat,
Thanksgiving day,
When thousands lay
A feast in bountiful array.
Upon the table, rudely made
OF an old box; some coins are laid;
Only few, but they are all
This sightlcss man his own may call,
Thanksgiving day
just think, Ipray,
When countless homes such wealth display
Save for dog he is alone
"a friend, he can but give bone)
And yet with grateful spirit he
Smiles on the friend he cannot see,
And bends his gray
Old head to say
"Dear Lord be thanked, Thanksgiving day.,
Oh! children, happy children blessed
With all things that the world holds bleSt,
Look on the picture of these two
And try some kindly act to do,
Thanksgiving day,
To fight the way,
To some one poor and lone as they.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-20
CoaIPriccs Going Up.

New YoRK, Nov. I'm. Cammant, sales
agent in New York of the Reading coal ana
iron company, received instructions yester-
day from the general coal agent OF the COM
pany, at Philadelphia to withdraw all prices
for coal Furture sales will be at prices
agreed upon at the time Of the negotiations.
This order takes the company out Of the mar,
ket as a seller of coal. M. Cammant sald
prices have advanced for immediate deliver
les because of the big shipments Of coal from
the mines TO western cities. He believes the
present scarcity and higher prices are but
temDOrary,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-20
PrOpOsed SOuth-Pole Exploration.

A project for the exploration of the
Antarctic continent is to be laid before
congress next winter. The legislature
of Victoria, Australia, has made the first
move in this direction. That body pro-
poses to contribute S25, 900 for that pur-
pose and asks England and the United
States to give like sums.
If any benefit is to be derived from an
exploration of the south pole, this
amount will doubtless be cheerfully
voted by congress. But the utility of
Many lives and much treasure have
been expended in exploring the Arctic
regions with but Indifferent benefits to
science and none at all to commerce.
From what is already known OF the
southern continent, explorations in that
direction would probably be followed by
results still more meager. Yet it might
be we'll to make one careful, scientific
attempt. The circum- polar continent is
less known to us than the surface of
some of the planets. 1t is large terri
tory. Reclus said the moon might fall
upon it and no one would be any the
wiser. A number OF explorations have
already been made, but SO far only snow
and ice have been encountered.
Even it's outline is imperfectly
known. Tho most southerly point
was reached by Captain Ross in 1910.
He penetrated as far as 7S degrees, IL
seconds. The ice bergs from the an
tarctic region are in the shape of great
| blocks quite different from the irregu-
lar masses which come from the north.
1t is thought by scientists that they Can
! only be formed on vast acres of land
and from this theory they predicate the
| "great continent" Our knowledge o!
the southern region of the globe Is thus
very nebulous, and it would be interest.
ing to have our curiosity regarding il
satisfied, in sol me degree, but this viii
not justify us in making such moloct
of the south pole as that OF the north has
proved to be.
If the proposed exploration is carried
out such precautions should be taker
that human lives need not be jeopar
died more than would be inevitable il
an undertaking of this kind.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-20
Condemnning the Theater.

DASvuLE, Va, Nov l9.-The conference
OF the Methodist Episcopal church (south(
to-day adopted resolutions setting forth "that
we arc profoundly convinced of the evil char
acter and influence Of the theatre, and OF It's
power as a promoter Of irreligion, immortality
and vice, and that we most affcctionately and
earnestly expect our people to set their faces
against this thing as diversion which can
not be used in the name OF the Lord jesus
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-20

DIR. Sherwood says that as she was ieannQ
over at the time IL is very dihicut an9
dangerous matter to probe the wound whe4
the body Is in its natural position. The cxs
act location Of the ball cannot therefore, pe
nscertaincd. and her chances for surviving
the accident cannot yet be determined
The parents knew nothing OF the presence OF
the weapon in the house, IL having been
smugglcd in by their son. 1t was n 2cali-
brc revolver and had but one load at the
time of the accident. The son admitted that
he had left the weapon 4. sall cock in the
drnMer.